10 episodes

A podcast for wedding vendors & creatives talking all things motivation, inspiration, lessons learned to help new & existing wedding professionals rock their business!

IB Wed Podcast Nicole Mason

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A podcast for wedding vendors & creatives talking all things motivation, inspiration, lessons learned to help new & existing wedding professionals rock their business!

    Motherhood, Business & The Value of Customer Relationships with Stitch Savannah

    Motherhood, Business & The Value of Customer Relationships with Stitch Savannah

    So excited for today's episode and interview with Adrienne from Stitch Savannah! Adrienne altered my wedding dress in 2018 and it was PERFECT. See more here! Stitch Savannah is one of the most highly regarded best experienced alterations companies in Savannah, GA. Last year, owner, Adrienne gave birth to beautiful baby girls, Betty & Vivian. In our interview we talk all things running a business, the importance of customer relationships and motherhood! Adrienne's baby girl, Betty, has had to undergo multiple surgeries and so we talk about the difficulties of running a business while also being a mom. It was so much fun talking with her about this as I am now officially 17 weeks pregnant and looking forward to the journey ahead. 

    Huge thank you to Adrienne for taking time out of her busy schedule to talk with me! *I am so sad but the recording cut out during a question I wish I could have heard her answer to!!! Luckily I was also recording on my phone since the laptop turned black for a minute. 

    Stitch is now appointment only! Be sure to call them to get on their books for your wedding dress! You will NOT be disappointed with the quality and service!!!! 

    Find Stitch Savannah here: 

    • Online // Instagram

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    • 36 min
    Passion is the Key to Success with Laura Reyes from Viceroy Riviera Maya

    Passion is the Key to Success with Laura Reyes from Viceroy Riviera Maya

    During this interview I couldn't help but get lost in a daydream that I was sipping spicy jalapeno margaritas on the beaches of Riviera Maya sitting at the luxury beach resort, Viceroy. This place truly looks like a dream come true. And head over to their website for 35% specials right now. Now if only I weren't pregnant and you know, covid, I would totally be all over this. 

    One thing that stood out the most talking with Laura Reyes was her passion for what she does that has led to her success in the industry. And I couldn't agree more that passion truly is the key to success, especially in an industry like weddings. Listen to the interview to hear more about her story and her experience in the industry! 

    Find the Viceroy here: 

    • Online / Instagram / Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico

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    • 27 min
    Standing out as a Wedding Vendor with The Greenhouse at Driftwood

    Standing out as a Wedding Vendor with The Greenhouse at Driftwood

    The Greenhouse at Driftwood is a beautiful venue in Driftwood, Texas that features the most epic greenhouses filled with cacti for the most beautiful backdrop for weddings and photos. Ranked a top wedding venue by Harper's Bazaar and it is no surprise as to why when you scroll through the images on their website of this amazing spot. 

    Find The Greenhouse at Driftwood 850 Darden Hill Rd Driftwood, TX 78619 or online: 

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    • 19 min
    Covid19 and the Wedding Industry

    Covid19 and the Wedding Industry

    Let's talk the dreaded C word. Covid... coronavirus... that pesky pandemic that shook up 2020 and threw it on its head and disrupted so many individuals and especially the wedding industry. I'm truly not sure what industry took the hardest hit but from personal experience I know that we felt the hit hard. 

    Ivory & Beau alone had over 40 weddings postponed and a handful of weddings completely cancel. It has hurt. 2020 started as one of the strongest years in business and quickly became one of the most stressful years in business. From trying to determine the best course of action moving forward to keep the business afloat to having to make those hard decisions to close the doors then cutting employee hours, it has been a headache after headache followed by tears. 

    Listen along as I talk with one of our wedding planners, Megan Johnson, who is also getting married herself as we chat about covid's effects on the wedding industry. And then I take over to chat all about how we were able to overcome the hurdles covid threw at us. 

    Also, be sure to read the blog to get more details! And subscribe for the e-newsletter here! 

    Want to steal Megan Johnson's wedding vendor team?! Click the links below!


    Holly Oaks Plantation | Instagram | 2086 Grove Point Rd. Savannah, GA
    Ashlyn Cathey Photography | Instagram 
    Two Fly Guys Media | Instagram
    Sugar Whisk Co. | Instagram
    Queen City Band | Instagram
    Mill's Hayes Stationary Designs
    Event Works Rentals | Instagram
    Savannah Event Rentals | Instagram
    Ivory & Beau | Instagram & Savannah Florist Instagram (she bought not 1, not 2 but 3 wedding dresses from us & we are doing her flowers!)

    Thanks for listening!!

    • 26 min
    Quit Your Day Job & Break into the Wedding Industry with Fete Chalet

    Quit Your Day Job & Break into the Wedding Industry with Fete Chalet

    So excited to have Marguerite on the podcast! This girl boss is seriously rad and has not 1 but 3 seriously rad business ventures that she is rocking. 

    I first met Marguerite back in 2017 when she was running Fete Savannah, a company that planned bachelorette and girls' trips to Savannah. She came in to meet with us and then casually mentioned she was starting Fete Chalet, a bar out of a CAMPER. I knew instantly I HAD to book her for my husband and I's wedding and wow best decision ever. 

    Before Marguerite jumped headfirst into the wedding industry she was a chemist! What a switch right?! On the interview we talk about her transition from chemist to self-employed. Marguerite is a true inspiration for anybody looking to quit their day job to follow their dreams. 

    Be sure to follow her and her MULTIPLE businesses: 


    Fete Chalet • Instagram [if you're getting married, I highly recommend this bar camper for your big day!!]
    Superbloom • Instagram • 2418 Desoto Ave [Starland District] Savannah, GA [I recommend the Blue Butterfly drink!]
    Starland Strange • Instagram • 17 W 41st Ave

    Have a topic you want me to cover?! DM me on instagram! Thanks for tuning in!!

    • 32 min
    Interviewing the Team on Leadership

    Interviewing the Team on Leadership

    In this episode I interview my employees on what makes a good leader and what things help them to succeed. We all know having a strong team is crucial to the success of a business and through learning the hard way I’ve realized how important it is to hire those who possess the skills I lack. Hope you enjoy!

    • 28 min

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